Jlnftsmnn's mtnmL . S. B. ROW, Editor and Phopeietor. CLEARFIELD, PA., AUG. 13, 1856. People's National Ticket. FOR PRE8IDRXT, J O II N C. FREMONT, OF CALIFORNIA. FOR VICE PRESIDENT, WILLIAM L. DAYTON, OF NEW JERSEY. Union State Ticket. CANAL COMV1SSIONER. THOMAS E. COCHRAN, of York Co. AUDITOR GENERAL, DARWIN PHELPS, of Armstrong Co. BARTHOLOMEW LAPOKTE, of Bradford Co. District Ticket. FOR CONGRESS, JAMES S. MYERS, of Venango County. ITEW TACTICS OT THE LOC0FOC0S. -The Democratic leaders are a queer set of .fellows, and are given to as methodical whims as Sterne was in writing Tristram Shandy you can't even make a respectable guess at what is coming next. It is only a few months since the Locofoco papers of this State were filled with the coarsest abuse of tho Know Nothing Party and its candidates. Fillmore was to them all that was vile and wicked in politics, and his adherents were denounced by them as "cut-throats," "midnight conspira tors." enemies of the Constitution and traitors to the country. Then, no one supposed that a change could be effected in their opinions. But, it appears, that this was a wrong conclu sion ; for it would almost seem as if the Dem ocratic politicians and presses were, of late, determined to take Fillmore and his adherents under their special protection, whether the lat ter are willing or not. Instead of their former fierce denunciations, we now hear the Democ racy indulging in the most fulsome adulation of Fillmore, declaro they would speak of him "with entire respect," and a stranger would be led to believe that they were ardent sup porters, of him, whom they were erst pleased We have no idea that the honest Fillmore men of the State will suffer themselves to be duped by this false flattery. We know that they hate Buchanan and his party with an in tensity that cannot be described, and that they have no notion of being used as instruments to promote Buchanan's election. Yet this is the sole motive of the altered tone of the Bu chanan leaders and presses. They have the sagacity to see mat tneir only hope of carry ing Pennsylvania is in fostering a third party movement which will divide the opposition and suffer Buchanan to slip in between the two ; and to this end they are lending all their means and energies. This is the secret of the new political tactics which the Buchanecrs are practising ; and of late this purpose has been made so transpa rent that it is marvelous that all have not seen through it. No honest man likes to be used as a tool ; and no honorable man will permit himself to bo employed as a means of accom plishing an end which he despises. Those citizens of Pennsylvania, therefore, who, whil they prefer Fillmore to all the other candi dates, are yet supremely desirous to see Bu chanan defeated, ought to be able to detect, in the present behavior of the Buchanan men towards them, a purpose to further, at their ex pense, the cause of Buchanan. Whilst pre tending friendship, their real intention is to keep up a split between tho Fillmore and Fre mont men. All observant men have learned that there is no friendship so fatal as that of a suddenly reconciled enemy. THE OCTOBER ELECTION. Amidst the excitement that now prevails in regard to the Presidential contest, attention seems to be withdrawn from the importance of tue October election. Every one is aware of the controlling influence exerted upon the Presidential by the State election, aside from the importance which attaches to itself; and we fear that whilst the Opposition to Buchan an is absorbed with the former, the Democra cy are busy at maturing schemes to defeat our State, District and County tickets. The elec tion of a Canal Commissioner is a matter of greater moment than is generally supposed. The wholesale swindling perpetrated, during the last quarter of a century, on our public works, which were under the supervision of the Canal Commissioners, is a sufficient re minder of the importance of this office. The offices of Auditor General and Surveyor Gen eral are also of vast responsibility, and worthy of the serious attention of every citizen of Pennsylvania. In the individuals who com pose the Union. State Ticket, we believe wc have men who would do honor tc the respec tive stations , for which they are named, and who are in every respect qualified to discharge the duties which would Revolve upon them in the event of their election... Every American and opponent of the Buchanan party should give his hearty support to Cochran, Phelps ami Laporte. Col. J. S. Myers, our candidate for Con gress, S. Linn. Esq., Hon. J. T. Hale, Gcn.W. II. Irwin, and other distinguished gentlemen, re exacted to address the mass meeting on Tuesday evening- of Court week. HOW THEY TALK ! The last Clearfield Republican says : "Ii is highly gratifying to hear of old linevhigs an nouncing their determination to support Bu chanan and Brcckenridgc," and then names several among others "the Gilpins, Reed, Ran dall," &c. In order to show what reliance can be placed in the statements of the Repub lican, we give the following brief extract from a speech delivered by Hon. Charles Gilpin, at a meeting on the evening of the 4th August, as we find it in the U. S. Gazette : I advocate the election of J. C. Fremont to the Presidency, and propose to state the rea sons why. The candidates in the field are Fremont, Buchanan aud Fillmore. Buchanan stands on the Cincinnati platform ; he will not, he says, add to or take from it a single plank ; he promises to carry out the practices of Franklin Pierce, which have been slavery ex tension, and adopts the policy of Senator Dou glas. I cannot stand on that platform, I do not approve of the acts of the present adminis tration on this subject, and I condemn the pol icy and political theories of Senator Douglas as unsound under the Constitution, injurious to the present and future prosperity of the country, and threatening to the stability of the Union itself. I cannot, therefore, ltowever much I may admire Mr. Buchanan, support him for the Presidency of the United States. The Republican must have got into the wrong pew when he thought this "Gilpin" was in favor of "ten-cent Jimmv." THE STATE ELECTIONS. Elections were held last week in Iowa, Ken tucky, Missouri, Arkansas and X. Caroilna. In Iowa, the Fremont State ticket ts trium phantly elected, and the majority may be safe ly estimated at from 5,000 to 8,000. Kentucky is close, but the probabilities are that the Americans will have a majority in the State, though the Democrats have gain ed heavily. Returns from 56 counties give the Americans a majority of 3,763. but this shows a Democratic gain of 7,3G0. It should, how ever, be borne in mind that the election was lor county and local ofiicers. We arc not yet able to tell who is elected in Missouri, though the chances are in favor of Ewing. xEeturns from about half ot tho State foot up as follows : Ewing, American, - - 22,575 Benton, Democrat, - - 14,777 Polk, anti-Benton Dcm. - - 21,834 In North Carolina, Bragg, Democrat, is e lectcd Governor by 9,000 or 10,000 majority. The Democrats have also gained about twenty members of the Legislature. From Arkansas but meagre returns have been received. Philips and Desha counties give Yell, the American candidate for Gover nor, mnjoritics, and St. Nicholas goes for the Democrats. Beyond this wo have nothing; but hopes are entertained that Yell is elected. California. In reply to a requisition from' Gov. Johnston, of California, for the use of the military and naval forces of the U. States, as well as arms and ammunition, to . suitress the Vigilanr.o Comxnittoo'tt - operations, the President, after consulting the Attorney Gen eral, has decided that the application must be made by the Legislature, unless it is clear that the Governor cannot convene it, and re fuses for that reason to lend tho forces, &c., asked for. Till the Legislature can be called together, the Vigilance committee will doubt less continue its labors. The condition of California seems to bo critical, and it is feared that an attempt will be made to overthrow the State Government and establish a Pacific Re public. Sonic of the California papers are advocating such a movement. The Resolution reported by the Committee on Elections in the House of Representatives, declaring that Whiteficld, the sitting delegate from Kansas, was not entitled to his seat, was adopted in the House, on Friday last, by a vote of 110 to 92. Tho House then voted on tho second resolution which, whilst it admit ted that Mr. Reedcr had not been chosen ac cording to the technical forms of law, rccom mended that he be allowed his seat, because he was the choice of a large majority of the ac IUJ1 ivaiueius oi ine territory. This proposi tion was rejected by a vote of 113 to 88. The claims of botli contestants have thus been dis allowed, and Kansas is left without a represen tative. ucr Candidate for Congress. By a refer ence to the proceedings of the Congressional Conference, it w ill be seen that Col. James S. Myers, of Venango county, has been placed in nomination as the candidate of tho Ameri cans and Opponents of the Pierce Democracy for Congress. Sir. Myers is a man of ability, a lawyer by profession, and in every relation of life has proved himself a good neighbor and faithful citizen. He is worthy the undivided and hearty support of all lovers of our coun try's perpetuity and welfare. We see some Locofoco papers trying to cre ate the impression that Herbert. !. . 7 j ui I Z I f r--.-: t- - - . ui ivuuiiiig, was a ivnow-otmng. .Now, the truth is that Herbert is not only a Democrat, but was actually a member of the National vuu.ciiuwn iwiicu nominated Buchanan he was elected to Congress before the American party made its advent in Califoi-nh.. over a hundred times for Speaker, always for a Democrat, and has kept on voting that wav XTOt tinin x 1 o..., i-Accpi wnen 1q was in jail and couldn't. ixeteex River and Harhor Kill n.ts fi1 ill A U. S. Senate on the 7th inst.. lv a vote of more than two-thirds, in the face of the Pres ident's opposition. The President, havintr his "dander" up, will of courso veto them, and the Senate will again pass them over the head of the President. It seems that Pierce is re garded with very little consideration by any Doay dui nis oince-nomers. "How the migh ty are fallen," The Stockholders of the Glen Hone & Non- Washington Turnpike and Plank Road r.r. to hold a meeting in Newburg," on the 13th of v-i,., iu ciccfc cancers, acc. see notice. A Fillmore Msl nriii ;r t.. i.i this borough, on next Wednesday evening. LETTER FROM MS. JONES. Mr. Row : In an article in the last Clear field Republican, I find the following language used in regard to myself: "Mr. J. is decidedly an aspiring gentleman. A certain kind of fowls are generally seen up on the fence just before a rain. It is so with Mr. Jones,, and he may generally, if not al ways, be found upon the fence just before our elections. Last tall Mr. J. was a candidate for nomination lor County Commissioner, and re ceived the enormous number of 82 votes in the county. His Democracy has been more than doubted,' &c. As regards the "aspiring," I suppose this modern Daniel means aspiring to office. If he means that, I pronounce the charge false. I never asked an office, but last fall some of my friends desired me to have myself announced as a candidate for Commissioner, when Mr. Wilhelm was nominated. I supported him, and voted at that election, as I had for twenty years previous, a full Democratic ticket. I think D. W. Moore is the only man who doubt ed my Democracy during that period. When men's hearts are not right they arc apt to judge. "Who are thou that judgest thy neigh bor, or who hath made thee a judge." I don't know what Daniel meant by his allu sion to "a certain kind of fowls," but 1 sup pose he regards himself as a mighty Demo cratic hawk that presumes to fix his talons on such as withdraw from the Locofoco coop, and oppose the extension of slavery, intemperance, &c. I would here say to in' Democratic friends who were candidates last fall, that if you do not obey Danny's commandments, you may expect that he will tell you through his paper that when you were a candidate you re ceived the "enormous number" of 48, 43 or 30 votes for Sheriff, in the county. Mr. Editor, I should perhaps apologise for troubling you in this way, but I could not pass by silently the low, contemptible attacK of my neighbor D. W. Moore, who has been in the habit of shamefully abusing those who saw fit to differ with him. Yours, &c. Clearfield, Aug. 9, '5G. Jos. H. Jones. For the Raftsman's Journal. Acknowledgments. The undersigned would gratefully acknowledge the following sums re ceived in behalf of a subscription for the pur pose of erecting a Baptist Meeting-house in Clearfield town, Pa., (all that have paid up in said county.) Wru. Bigler, $2-5 ; A. K. Wright, $5 ; G. L. Reed, $20; James C. Graham, S20 ; W. A. Wallace, S10 ; Richard Shaw, $10 ; C.D.Wat son, $5; John W. Shugart, 55 ; J. B. M'Eual ly, $5; J. S. Radobach, 5; Wm. Wallace, $1 ; 'Josiah W. Smith, S50 ; A. M. Hills, $5 ; Jonathan Boynton, $20; G. W. Rheem, $5; Wm. F. Irwin, $5 ; David Litz, $10 ; William Rodebaugh, $2 ; J. D. Thompson, $5 ; H. H. Patton, $5; Wm. Irvin, $10 ; Laac Bloom, $5 : J. F. Weaver, $10; Robert C. Shaw, $1 ; Joseph Irwin, $2 ; A. T. Schryver, $5 ; J. T. Leonard, $5; R. F. Ward, $2 60; D. W. Moore, $5 ; Wm. Powell, $10 ; C. Bailey, $1 ; G. Bailey, SI ; II. Bailey, $1 ; L. Bailey, $1 ; Wm. Tate, $3 ; William Mitchell, $3 ; Allen Mitchel, $5; B. Ricket, $2 50; A. Reams, $2; Elizabeth Neil!, $1; Eliza Ilaney, $2 ; Eliza Chase, $1 ; T. Leonard, $1 ; P. Lamm, $1 ; Wm. Williams, $2 ; A. D. Knap, $1 ; A. Adleman, $2; A. J. Lanich, SI. AuzU Martin Nichols, Sr. An Immense Gathering. On the 30th July, a mass meeting of the friends of Fremont and Dayton was held in Dayton, Ohio, which is ahead Ot any meetinj wo haro yet heard of. Tho editor of the Cleveland Leader estimates tho number present at 100,000, mostly young men. Hundreds of banners flash through the streets and hang from the windows. The pro cession was miles in length. Four stands were erected ; three for English and one for German speakers. Among the former were Cassius M. Clay, A. Bnrlingame, Col. Lane and Caleb B. Smith of Ohio. The Dayton meeting is to bo followed by four others dur ing the month of August, at Fremont, Zanes- ville, Chillicothe, andMassillon, respectively Ohio means to be the Banner State. A Silly Objection. It is contended by some that if Fremont is elected President, he would be compelled to make all his appoint ments from the Northern States, because men in the South would not serve under him. This is almost too silly to be noticed, and to refute such an idea it is only necessary to refer to tho tact that in Missouri, Texas, and several other Southern States, it is contemplated to form Fremont electoral tickets in a short time In Georgia there is a strong Fremont element, and the Wilkes Co. Republican, in that State, has now the Fremont flag flying at its mast head. Besides this, we find such men as Cas- ius M. Clay, of Kentucky, and J. C. Under wood, of Virginia, the unwavering advocates ol Fremont's election. A message was sent to the Senate bv the President, stating, in reply to a resolution of that body, that no order had been issued from the War Department to any officer command ing in Kansas, to disperse any unarmed meet ing of the people of the Territory, or to pre vent them, by military power, from assem bling. From the correspondence submitted. the Secretary of War is not satisfied that the circumstances were such as to justify Col. suniner in employing the militarv force to dis perse the Assembly at Topcka, and ho has called upon bim to communicate more fully upon that point, it not yet fully appearing that the case was one upon which, by his instruc tions, he was authorized to act. Blair County. At the late term of the Blair ceuuty court, James D. Davis, charged with the killing ot James It. Johnston, was found guilty of murder in the Second decree. Joshua Dennis (colored man) was found guil ty or assault ana battery with iutcnt to kill Samuel Richardson, also colored, and senten ced to four years confinement in tho Western Penitentiary. The trial of Ilewit for tho nmr. der of Neffwas continued, the defendant giv ing $o,uuu bail to appear at next court. The trial of Mason Hocker for killing Franklin Davis was progressing at last accounts bnt wa hav not yet heard the result. . A qceeu looking customer inserted hi h, into an auction store, and eravelv innn;,i "Can I bid, sir ?" "Certainlv" ri;.i ihl auctioneer.' "Well, then," said the wag,walk- mg oii, i Dia you good night." No docbt op rr An editor out -wt. , married a girl named Church. He sava he h.i enjoyed more happiness since ho joined the anuria, man nc ever knew m all his life before. CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE. Pursuant to previous notice, the delegates J irom the several counties ot the z4th Congres sional District met at Brookville on the Gth August. The Convention was called to order by selecting Henry Sovtiier, Esq., of Elk county, chairman, and appointing C. P. Rams dell, of Venango, and L. Rogers, of Warren, Secretaries. The following conferees, the roll being called, appeared and took their seats : Clearfield Alex. Irvin, II. D. Patton, M. A. Frank. Clarion Amos Myers, Esq. E. Alberson W. II. Welsh. Elk II. Souther, Reuben Winslow, Hor ace Little. Forest L. C. Wynkoop, Wm. R. Coon, (3 votes.) Jefferson Hon. J. B. Evans, Dr. A. P. Heichhold, D. C. Gillespie. McKean Not present. Vcnanao C. P. Ramsdell, S. P. McCalmont, F. I). Kinnear. Warren M. Waters, L. Rogers, T. C. Spen sor. On motion the Convention proceeded to make nominations, as follows : T. C. Spencer nominated C. B. Curtis, of Warren county. C. P. Ramsdell nominated James S. Myers, of Venango county. J. B. Evans, nominated W. W. Wise, of Jef ferson county. A. Myers nominated G. W. Lathy, of Clar ion countr. After some remarks on the merits and claims of the candidates presented, the convention proceeded to ballot.. The first ballot stood: Curtis 8, Wise 7, Meyers 3, Lathy 3. The ballots continued with but little change np to the 23d, which stood : Curtis 10, Wise G, Meyers 3, Lathy 2. -After the 44th ballot, Mr. Lathy was with drawn, when the 45th ballot was taken and stood : Meyers 3, Wise 8, Curtis 10. After the 52d ballot, Mr. Wise was with drawn, and the final vote taken which stood : Meyers 14, Curtis 7. On motion of L. Rogers, of Warren, Col. James S. Meters, of Venango county, was de clared the unanimous choice of the convention. The Court House was densely crowded, aud much enthusiasm prevailed. Several spirited speeches were made, and the liveliest hopes oi success animated ail present. On motion, H. Souther, A. Mvers and L Rogers were appointed to prepare an address expressive of the sense of this Convention in relation to a L nion Electoral ticket, and re port next morning, when the couvenlion was to re-assemble. Adjourned. Jug. 7. Convention met again, and after being called to order, the Committee appoint ed for that purpose, made a report in relation to a Union Electoral ticket, which, after a full interchange of sentiment, was adopted with out a dissenting voice, and the Secretaries were instructed by resolution of the Convcn tion, to attach the names of the delegates t the Address : To the Slate Central Committees of the America and Republican parlies of Pennsylvania, to eel her with all the Jriends of rreedom. The Congressional Conference composed of tne counties of Clarion. Clearfield, Elk, Forest Jelferson, McKean, Venango and Warren, held in Brookville, Aug. G, 1850, representing union of'Amcricans and Republicans, and all others opposed to the present .National Ad ministration, and to the continuation of the same policy by the election of James Buchan an, beg leave to suggest ond urge upon all free men, the propriety and necessity of form mg a Lmon Electoral Ticket in this Stat upon such basis as to express the will of ail opposed to tho nominees ami platform f, ih Cincinnati Convention ; we would therefore respectfully suggest that it be formed, bv selection of 2G names common to both tickets and that the friends of Fremont and Fillmore cacn select azthman to be placed at the head of their respective tickets, and each of tne tickets thus formed to receive the Electo rat vote in proportion to the number of votes it receives throughout the State, and should either ticket thus formed obtain a majority of the entire vote of the State, it shall receive the whole Electoral Ticket. While we sii" i.i; i .. . .. ... Keai- una inoue oi iorming tue ticiiet we are willing to unite upon a ticket made upon am- otner lair basis. We fuel that any union will secure our success, and that this is the feeling that is predominant with the people of our en tire District. They are demanding a union oliall their desire be gratified 1 Wc therefore on behalf of those we represent, recommend that the State Central committees, of the A merican and Republican parties meet in join conference and form a Union Electoral ticket Signed as ordered. wii inuiiuu, me lowowin;; persons were an pointed a Central Committee fortius (2lth) Congressional District :- E. Alberson, Chairman, Clarion, Clarion co ssi. JV. t ranlc, Clearlield, Clearfield county. W. 11. Coon, Clarington, Forest county. J. B. Evans, Brookville, Jefferson county. M. Waters, Warren, Warren county. F. D. Kinnear, Franklin, Venango'countv. F. A. Allen, Smethport, McKean countv". A. Willis, Ridgway, Elk county. All business being performed, II. Souther, t'-sq-, cnairman, made a very excellent speech exhorting tho friends of the cause of Free dom to be up and doing for the success of the candidates, and declared t::e convention ad journed, sine die. August 9th, 18-3CJ. Mr. S. B. Row: Dear Sir:: In the last No of the Journal, I see iny name announced as a candidate for the orliee of Register and Re corder. As it was placed there without mv Knowledge, ana oniy wisnmg to retain my po sition as an humble member of the jrrcat A merican party, I would wish to have "toy name wuimrawn. lruiy yours, V. S. Moore. The St. Louis Republican has learned, from a source which admits of no question, that im mediately after the August election a Fremont ticket is to be brought out in Missouri John Rowe of Franklin County, was nomi nated for Surveyor General by the Democrat ic State Convention, which met at Chaiibcrs- burg on the 9th, in the place of Timothy Ives, withdrawn. i Col. Alexander, of the Clarion Demtcrat. paid us a visit on last Saturday, on his rL-turn homo from the Democratic State Convention. We are sorry that tho Cel. did not recciwj the nomination. ! Union in Connecticut. The Ameiican and Republican State Conventions "of Connec ticut assembled at Hartford on the 6th Autnst. Alien ooay appointed a committee to report jfetoral tickets upon which they could rAito anilboth finally united on the Fremont tid;et Sharp-Retort. A few evenings sincl a gentleman, in order to prove his political fith to a lady, said "he would vote for anv bin- that would carry out the doctrines of the Dem ocratic party, even if it was Satan." I wn'f dispute the point with you," was her reply, "for I have no doubt that bis satanic majesty would carry out the views of the party to vUr entire satisfaction." 1 v , u -I FILLMORE STATE CONVENTION. The State Convention called for the purpose of nominating an Electoral ticket to be sup ported by the friends ot Fillmore and Don el bow, convened in the Hall of the House of Re presentatives on Tuesday 5th inst, at 10 o' clock, A. M., and was temporarily organized by the election of Hon. Jasper E. Brady, of Allegheny county, Chairman, and Geo. B. M' Crcary, Samuel Young, A. L. Hcuershotz and E. Jeffries, Secretaries. On motion, a committee of nine was appoin ted to examine credentials, and a committee of a like number to report permanent officers, after which the Convention took a recess until the committee on credentials should report. The list of delegates reported cml raced 93. Mr. Wright, from the committee on organiza tion reported the following list of officers : President Hon. Andrew Stewart, of Fa yette county. Vice Presidents Jasper 'E.Brady, E.P.IIar vcy, Richard Miles, Jacob Bomberger, Reuben Guth, Joseph R. Flanigen, George T. Hum mel, Alex. Stutz.nnn, E. P. Blanchawl, W. II. Slingluff, Lefibit Hart, 11. P. Huckman, and H. B. Swoope. Secretaries A. L. Ilcnnershotz, Ephraim Jones, Geo. B. M'Creary, Fred. Adams. After the transaction of some unimportant business, on motion a committee of nine was appointed to draft resolutions. Hon. J. 11. Ingersoll, of Philadelphia, and Hon. A. Stew art, of Fayette, were then chosen as Senatorial Electors. A committee of nine was appointed to whom the delegates were to report the choice of elector for their district. Convention then adjourned to 2J o'clock. Afternoon Session. Upon the re-assembling of the Convention after dinner, Mr.Edie, of Somerset, rose and remarked that a resolu tion had been adopted during the morning ses sion before he had an opportunity of objecting to it, and he now held in his hand a proposi tion which he intended to offer for the purpose of placing himsolf right upon the record. lie believed that the selection of an Electoral ticket at this time was entirely premature. and ought to be postponed, lie then submitted the following resolutions : Resolved, That the committee appointed du ring the morning session of this Convention to suggest the names of District Electors to this Convention, be and arc hereby discharged from the further performance of that duty. Resolved, That the nomination of candidates for District Electors be deferred until after the next general election; and that a committee of thirteen be appointed by the Chair, whose duty it shall be, after the 21 Tuesday of Octo ber next, to present to the people of Pennsyl vania such an Electoral ticket as will in their judgment be best calculated to promote the success of Fillmore and Donelson in this State. Mr. Flanigen moved that the resolutions be laid upon the table. On this motion the yeas and nays were cal led and resulted yeas 2, nays 18. So the motion was agreed to. Mr. Sanderson, from the committeo on res olutions reported the following, which were unanimously adopted : Whereas, A Presidential election is to be held in November next, ami the affairs of the Nation, at the present crisis, demand the most thoughtful consideration of every true patriot, in the exercise of wisdom, prudence and pa triotism, in order to harmonize the agitated elements that now distract the American peo ple, and restore the country to that content ment, peace and quietude in which the pies ent. Administration louud u on its accession to power : JJnd vhtrens, Those here assembled, and those whom they represent, considering the peculiar and threatening crisis of affairs HOW existing, and the duties incident thereto, be lieve that our present and future existence as a free, united and independent people, th protection oi our rights as freemen, the pre servation ot tho Constitution, and the pcipc tuity of tho Union, conspire to enjoin upon all good citizens, not to hazard the experiment of new and untried men. but to select a man of tried personal and political integrity, of liber al and patriotic lcelings, of enlarged national views, of sound republican principles, who is acquainted with the genius and spirit of our government, and who, in times past, has prov ed himself faithful to the Constitution, and exhibited the qualities of a statesman, which aflord to the country an assurance that, if e lected, he will adniinister the government in accordance with the true spirit of the Consti tution, and once more restore it to the policy of Washington : .ini whereas, A candid ate has been present ed to the people of the United States, in the person of Millard Fillmore, of New York,who, in all the requisite qualifications of a states man, in soundness of mind, energy of intel lect.clear and comprehensive judgment, knowl edge of our Constitution, laws and institutions, integrity of character, purity of purpose, and devotion to the Union, it may be safely assert ed is second to no statesman in the country ; Therefore be it Resolved, That this Convention, represent- ing the conservative, sober-minded, patriotic and Union-loving people of Pennsylvania,who are opposed to radicalism, whether advocated and sustained under the guise of Democracy or Republicanism, hereby declares in favor of Millard Fillmore, that pure statesman and de voted patriot, whose former administration of the government was extolled even by its oppo nents as ashintrton-likc believim? him to be, above all other men named for the Presi dency, the man for the crisis. He possesses in a more emminent decree than anv ntlmr statesman now living a combination of nulli ties essential to a proper discharge of the du ties ot the Chief Magistracy of tho Union, to secure the respect and confidence of the A- mencan people, protect the great interests of tne country, give prominence to our free in stitutions, insure peace and hai.niness ammur ourselves, and command respect from every people with w hom we mar have intercourse as a nation. Hence wc pledge him, for ourselves and inose whom we represent, our cordial, firm, unyielding and determined support, ful ly satisfied that, sustained bv the sobc thought of the honest yeomanry of the coun try, our efforts iu his support are destined to be crowned with a glorious and triumphant victorv. Resolved, That in Andrew Jackson Donolsnn of Tennessee, the people of the United States have presented for their support for the Vice Presidency a candidate, who has ever been a conservative statesman, and who never con sented, no matter with what party lie acted, to take his position on anv other r.l.ittnrm Hi that embracing the Constitution of the Union, lie was among the first to" raise his eloquent voice against the secession nuivemnnt. nf i South in 1850,and among the ablest and stout est champions of the Compromise Measures passed by Congress of that year : and so again m 18j4, he showed his consistent regard for m sacred OUServance Ot thft enmnaefs enter ed into, between the North and tho South, by again raising his voice against the rcral of tho Compromise of 1S20, and denoun--ug it as a measure fraught with all the dir'ul conse quences which have resulted fri it. Emi nently qualified, by education a'd experience, for the office, and having au-cedents which pledge to him a cordi and united sui.norf Resolved, That th- friends of Fillmore and Donelson in PenDV'iiia enter upon this con- can leave no doubts of his rmservatives prin ciples and his devotion fthe whole country, he is a fit associate of -Ir. Fillmore, and w test believing and maintaining these princi pies i ' 1. That the ruaintainance of the Union ai onr fathers made it, is a paramount politic! good, or, in the langnage or Washington's t arcwell Address, "the primary object of di triotic desire." y 2. Civil and religions liberty, according to every man the rights guarantied to hinT bv the Constitution, among which is that of en joying his own religious opinions and niodeo' worship. 3. A thorough reformation of our Naturali zation Laws and the exclusion of all foreign convicts and paupers, but no interference with the vested rights of the foreign born now in the countiy. 4. The freedom of onr Common School from any influence of a sectarian or partisan character, and the right of the free use of the Bible therein as a text book. G. The protection of the American laborer against the ruinous competition of the pauper labor of Europe. 6. The improvement of our rivers and har bors. 7. The freedom of Kansas, not secured bv force and violence, and the use of Sharp's ri fles, but by affording full protection to the ac tual settlers in the enjoyment of tho rights guarantied to them by the organic act of the Territory, to establish a government of their own choice. 8. Americans alone should rule America. jlnd lastly. That, guided by these princi ples, we wago uncompromising opposition to the reckless and urwise policy of the present Administration in the general" management of our national affairs, and more especially as shown in removing "Americans" (by designa tion) and conservative in principle, from of fice, and placing foreigners and ultraists in their places ; as shown in a truckling subser viency to the stronger and an insolent and cowardly bravado towards the weaker powers ; as shown in re-opening sectional agitation, by the repeal of the Missouri Compromise; as shown in granting to unnaturalized foreigners the right to suffrage in Kansas and Nebraska ; as shown in its vascillating course on the Kan s is-Ncbraska question ; as shown in the cor ruptions which pervade some cf the depart menjs of the government ; as shown in dis gracing meritorious naval ofiicers through pre judice or caprice, and as shown in the blun dering mismanagement of our foreign relations. On motion of Mr. Brady the proceedings of the Convention were ordered to be published in pamphlet form and distributed throughout the State. Mr. R. C. Smith, from the committeo ap pointed for that purpose, reported the follow- ing Electoral ticket, all tho districts being represented, except that kuown as the Wil tnot distiict : electors at largs. lion Andrew Stewart, Hon. Joseph R. Ingersoll. U1STRICT KI.KCTORS. ' 1. A. J. Flemerfclt. 13. Samuel Yohn, 14. To be filled 15. li. W. Yonngman, 10. J. V. Hoi hour, 1". D. S. Huffield. IS. George W. Patton, 19. Joseph II. Kuhna, 2i). John II. Wells, 2!. Win M. Wright, 22. Hnrv Phillip?. 23. John'M.H.Xesbit, 2. Henry White. 3. Joa. 8s. Riley. Jr. 4. Henry D. Moore, 5. Daniel O. Hitner, 6. Isaac Newton, 7. Caleb X. Taylor, 8. John C. Meyers, Jt. Samuel Keneagy, 10. Henry W. Snyder, 11. Kiraber Cleaver, 12. Robert F. Clew. n. J. .i. lictiinnirton. 25. James Webster. On motion of Mr. Brady, the Chair was au thorized to appoint a State Executive Commit tee to consist of 27 members. The following is the Committee : Senatorial John P. Sanderson, Philadel phia, and Will iam II. Irwin, Miffiin. Representative R. C. Smith. A. G. Water man, William Nichnals, Joseph Ilufty.'Wni. F.Smith, Phil'a; Reuben Guth, Lehigh ; Da vis B. Stacey, Delewarc : Peter Martin, Lan caster ; David E. Stoul, Berks ; Samuel Silly man, Schuylkill ; E. F. Stewart, Northamp ton ; C. E. Lathrope, Luzerne ; C. F. Wells, Bradford ; Edmund Blanchard, Centre ; J. J. Clyde, Harrisburg; John A. Baker, Perry; Samuel Morrow, Allegheny ; Leffert Hart, E rie; II. B. Swoope, Clearfield; George W. Lathy, Clarion. A resolution was offered by a delegate from Philadelphia declaring that no committee shall have power to change, alter, or amend the E lectoral ticket, except to supply vacancies oc curring by death or resignation. Mr. Edie moved that the Convention do now adjourn sine die. Not agreed to. A motion to lay the resolution on the table then prevailed. After a good deal of confusion and a varie ty of motions, the same proposition was re newed in a slightly modified shape, and gave rise to a long and exciting debate. It was fi nally deel ired out of order. On motion, the State Executive Committee were authorized to fill the vacancy on the Elec toral ticketjocenrring in the Bradford district. After the transaction of some further unim portant business, on motion the Convention adjourned sine die. THE STATE ELECTION. There 13 danger that' the excitement of the Presidential contest will withdraw the atten tion of the opposition from the State election and thereby jeopardize the success of their ticket. This must be gnarded against. It cannot be too strongly impressed upon tho minds of the friends of the Union ticket that every vote cast in October will not only go to decide the fate of the candidates for.State, District and county officers, but will tell also upon the November cleciion, and the press should keep this fact prominently before the public. Two years ago the Gubernatorial and Congressional election in Pennsylvania turned chiefly upon tho Kansas-Nebraska question, and the result was a complete triumph for the opponents of slavety extension. This ques tion has since that time acquired additional importance from the proceedings of the bor der ruffians, sanctioned and encouraged, if not instigated, by the National Administration, and the judgment thon passed- wiil be re affirmed, we have no doubt, if the public sen timent be fairly and fully ascertained. Whilst, therefore, ther should be no abatement in tho efforts that jire being put forth to defeat tho slavery propagandists hi the Presidential elec tion, pnper means should also be used to en sure the success of our state and local candi dates by a full vote in October. Indiana Reg ister. . . ...... Several cases of yellow l-ver have occurr ed recently at New York. The infection is traced to some rags landed there from a vessel from Havanna, where the fever is prevailing iu an aiarmtng extent. DlED,.?,thei?0th JuI' Mrs- Lrau, wife o: Thomas Mills, oT this Borough, aged about 3" years. - ? th0 2Stn' Mrs- Rachael, wife of vwoc.au a uuanij oi wis borough, in the S9t i rancis Jordan, tJediord ; .William II. Koont2, Somerset; William A. Cook, Westmoreland; Smith Fuller, Fayette : B. T. C. Monran. and X7 7 n n ii
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